I just got back into Trad archery, the compund thing is great but I needed more and killin deer with a recurve is the deal. I just bought a x150 martin 50 @ 28" I paid 219.00 for the bow and absolutely love it. I havent shot a recuve in 15 years and its already packing good groups at close distances. I looked at every option in the 300 dollar range and this was the best bow in my hands. I was willing to spend more but for shootin this winter this will do and I will enventually spend the bucks and buy a more expensive stick. Its 60" inches long, smoth and quite quick. I have heard nothing but great things about Martin Bows, but im sure others are just as good. One thing to note that 50lbs is alot starting out with its about the most I could handle. IVe shot a compound in the 70lb range since Ive been 16 and had no problems the Trad bow weights are a whole different animal Id suggest going light to start out with. Good luck
scott